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It Will Be Shameful If Nigeria Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup – Gernot Rohr
Former head coach of the Nigerian national team, Gernot Rohr, has expressed his dissatisfaction if the Super Eagles did not make it to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sportxparte reports that the Super Eagles did not secure a spot in the last World Cup hosted by Qatar.
The Super Eagles began the 2026 World Cup qualifying poorly, achieving only three draws and one loss from their first four games.
The team, who have won the African title three times, are currently in the last position in Group C.
Rohr, who led Nigeria to a 2-1 win against Benin Republic, mentioned that not qualifying for the World Cup twice in a row would be a major setback for the team.
“If they miss another one, for such a football country with the best players in Africa, it would be a little bit shameful.
“So, I think the players will do everything to go there (World Cup), and also the federation and the staff. But now, of course, they must be realistic and say that it’s only three points in four games,” Rohr stated.
NFF Speaks On Contacting Herve Renard For Super Eagles Coaching Job
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has refuted claims that it has begun discussions with Herve Renard regarding the open position for the Super Eagles coaching role.
News surfaced earlier in the week suggesting that the NFF had initiated negotiations with the Frenchman to become the head coach of the Super Eagles following the resignation of former coach, Finidi George.
However, a senior official from the football body has since refuted this statement.
“This statement is false. We have not reached out to Renard or his team,” the official stated to BBC Africa.
Renard is set to step down from his position as the head coach of the French women’s national team following the 2024 Olympic Games.
He is keen to return to Africa, where he has had significant success.
Renard has led Zambia to victory in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations and has also won with Cote d’Ivoire in 2015.
Following Finidi George’s departure as the Super Eagles coach, the NFF is in search of a new head coach for the team.
A replacement coach is anticipated to be appointed before the Super Eagles start their qualifying matches for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in September.
